Q. Banaras Hindu University was founded by
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji
(b) Gopalakrishna Gokhale
(c) Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Ans: (c) Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
Explanation: Banaras Hindu University was founded by (c) Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, an Indian educationist, lawyer, and politician, played a pivotal role in the establishment of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). The foundation stone for BHU was laid in 1916, and the university was formally inaugurated in 1917.
Malaviya envisioned Banaras Hindu University as a center of education that would promote Hindu culture, provide quality education, and combine the best of modern education with traditional Indian knowledge and values. The university aimed to foster research, advance knowledge, and produce leaders who would contribute to the welfare of society.
BHU has since become one of the most prestigious universities in India, offering a wide range of academic programs in various disciplines. It remains an important center for learning, research, and the promotion of Indian culture and values.
While Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopalakrishna Gokhale, and Bal Gangadhar Tilak were significant figures in the Indian nationalist movement and made significant contributions to various fields, they were not directly involved in the founding of Banaras Hindu University.
